_Behavioral Health Technician_
Mental Health Center of San Diego (MHC San Diego) is an organization dedicated to providing Mental Health treatment to individuals and families suffering from complex mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders/drug and alcohol addiction.
Our vision at MHC San Diego is to provide individualized, cutting edge therapeutic and community related services.
We believe in the ability of all of our patients to succeed and we are seeking team members with the drive and vision to help advance our growing company.
We work with a diverse population including co-occurring patients and we are currently seeking a behavioral health technician.
We are currently hiring for our newest location in Rancho Bernardo for our 6 bed adult residential site.
The primary role of a behavioral health technician is to assist clinical and operations staff to ensure a seamless experience for clients.
*Benefits:*
* Competitive salary
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance for Full Time Employees
* Paid time off and paid holidays for Part Time Employees & Full Time Employees
*Minimum Qualifications:*
* 1 year full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving adult persons with mental disabilities
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Have a valid driver’s license
* Must be able to pass a live scan
* Successfully complete drug screening, DMV, and comprehensive background check
* Must be in good health, and shall be physically, mentally, and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks
* Ability to perform general housekeeping such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
* Preferred candidates should have sound understanding of mental illness, co-occurring disorders and milieu therapy
* Knowledge of records keeping (Kipu), documenting, and filing
* Ability to work a flexible schedule
*Essential Functions and Responsibilities*
* Observes residents to monitor activities and behavior, and documents notable behaviors, medical and medication behaviors, and rules violations.
Provide one-to-one supervision for any patient at risk
* Reinforce positive behaviors of clients, and promotes social interaction by conversing with them, participating in activities with them, etc.
* Ensures a clean, safe, and secure environment conducive to behavioral changes based on program rules and regulations
* Offer assistance with admissions and discharges, performing room moves, arranging transportation, delivering amenities as requested, and relaying accurate information from the clinical and administrative teams in a timely manner
* Participates in the inspection of the residences for fire, safety, and maintenance purposes and conducts required scheduled fire and safety drills.
* Relate professionally, ethically, and compassionately to clients, peers, and staff at all times
Experience:
* mental health: 1 year experience or more (mandatory)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.
00 - $24.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Night shift
* Overnight shift
* Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
* Are you able to pass a livescan background check?
* Do you prefer AM, Swing or NOC shift?
* Do you prefer Fri-Tues, Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat?
Experience:
* Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
* Night Shift (Preferred)
* Overnight Shift (Preferred)
* Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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